Archive for April, 2009

Mitsubishi just confirmed that in the near future it would sell an electric car in the U.S. that is fairly inexpensive. This small electric vehicle is called the i MiEV, which is short for Mitsubishi Innovative Electric Vehicle, and will be one of the very first EVs that will be mass-produced on the global scene, […]

If you are concerned with driving a “green” vehicle, you need to think about a small car, or a hybrid.  The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy says that out of the 12 cars that are ranked the highest for being green in 2008, one third of them have hybrid powertrains.  These cars have a […]

Many motorists don’t realize that buying a less-expensive vehicle model can actually end up costing you more in the long run than a model that is more-expensive up front. One example of this is a Mitsubishi Lancer vs. a Mini Cooper Clubman.  A new Lancer costs around $17,500, which is $5,000 less than the initial […]

Consumers can experience sensory overload when walking down the car care isle at their local store.  It can be confusing to know what products to purchase, or even if you need to purchase them.  Some people assume that if you have a factory auto warranty that includes the finish, you don’t need to bother washing […]

A diesel engine used to elicit a wince from people who associated diesels with engine noise, a not so pleasant smell, and blue smoke coming out of the tailpipe.  However, this is changing.  Diesel engines will soon elicit a positive response. The new generation diesels are considered clean.  They use a very low sulfur diesel […]

It may be tempting to go to one of the giant retail chains that seem to be popping up everywhere for auto service, but is it smart?  Well, there’s something to be said for building a relationship with your auto repair facility, and with a large chain, it’s not likely to happen. Think about it, […]

Sometimes you can find great prices on a new vehicle, however, make sure you understand everything about the offers.  Often there are exclusions, restrictions, or limitations that you need to understand. Many car advertisements feature the big numbers in very large print, and scrunch down the unappealing stuff to mini print.  There are several things […]

Most people believe that SUVs are the safest vehicles on the road; however, recent test results show that midsize SUVs may not offer the best safety.  In fact, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety says that a lot of cars produced better results in crash tests than six midsize SUVs. The SUVs tested were the […]

What features, besides an auto warranty, can help older drivers stay safe and comfortable on the road?  The American Automobile Association has the following recommendations to help older drivers. First, it is helpful to have a steering wheel that tilts and telescopes.  This puts the driver 10 inches from the airbag, and also alleviates shoulder […]

If you’re purchasing a pre-owned car you need to find out as much history as possible about it.  The car may have problems that are not apparent from a visual inspection or a test drive. A car history report is a good way to find out what you’re getting.  This is a report prepared by […]